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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
| Data Element: | VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) |
| Definition: | The unique identification number affixed to the vehicle by the manufacturer or the appropriate state agency. |
| Standard of Verification: | None |
| Data Type: | AN |
| Field Size: | 20 |
| Field Format: | 20AN |
| Originating Teams: | Law Enforcement |
| User Teams: | Courts and Law Enforcement |
| Tables / Codes: | None |
| Comments: | None |
| Page Info: | DATE STANDARD ESTABLISHED: 09/97 |